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148 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsEvery week, Carter Dean (actor-sound designer) and Omer Afaq (writer) - new to LA and ready to make their careers in Hollywood - host The Alphabetical Film Viewing Series and discuss movies, TV, and pop-culture!
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Monster Mash! Vol. 3: Horror High
October 31, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBHappy Halloween! Today on the show Carter, Omer, Patrick, Anatasha and Jacob go back to high school to experience the horrors, the highs and lows, and the acne to discuss their Favorite High School Horror Movies! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guests: Patrick McMillan, Anatasha Blakely, and Jacob Sorling ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘Zelig’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
October 14, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBCarter and O are back with another great episode of Action Orson- the SEASON FINALE and the final segment of our Alphabetical Film Viewing Series with Woody Allen’s ‘ZELIG’ starring Mia Farrow! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Thank you for joining us this season LISTENERS! Thank you for your support and we’ll see you next season! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘You’ve Got Mail’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
September 30, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIt’s the penultimate episode of Action Orson’s Alphabetical Film Viewing Series with our Letter “Y” movie: YOU’VE GOT MAIL! Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan star in this Nora Ephron Rom-Com classic. Today we’re joined by our friend Elizabeth Thomas to discuss the film! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Elizabeth Thomas Instagram: @action.orson Email: [email protected] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘X: The Man with the X-ray Eyes’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
September 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBCarter, Omer, and guest Ryan Ferris- with the help of special eye drops see through people, places, and things (and Roger Corman’s ‘X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes’). Corman’s 1963 indie, sci-fi-horror is Action Orson’s Letter “X” movie in the Alphabetical Film Viewing Series! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq. Guest: Ryan Ferris ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
September 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB“Come with us and you'll be In a world of pod imagination- Take a LISTEN and you'll HEAR Into your imagination-“ The Alphabetical Film Viewing Series Continues with Action Orson’s Letter “W” Movie: ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ starring Gene Wilder! Can you guess which part our very own Carter Dean played in an early stage production of this timeless film?! Find out now! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Instagram: @action.orson Email: [email protected] ★ Supp...
The Alfred Hitchcock Rushmore
September 07, 2020 20:00 - 40 minutes - 46.1 MBCary Grant scales the heights of Mount Rushmore in ‘North by Northwest’- today on the show: Carter, Omer, and guest Ryan Ferris scale the heights of THE ALFRED HITCHCOCK RUSHMORE! Listen to find out which of the Director’s works are his Essential Four (in our opinions) and make the mountain! While you’re scrolling through the feed, check out The John Williams Rushmore, The Meryl Streep Rushmore, and The Tom Hanks Rushmore! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Ryan Ferris ★ Sup...
‘Vertigo’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
August 31, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBCarter, Omer, and guest Ryan Ferris suffer bouts of vertigo talking about VERTIGO- Alfred Hitchcock’s film about obsession and murder. Is ‘Vertigo’ really the Greatest Film of Alll-Time? We get into the history and legacy as well as the erotic interpretations of this classic! ‘Vertigo’ is the Letter “V” movie in our Alphabetical Film Viewing Series! Check the feed for more! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Ryan Ferris ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘Uncut Gems’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
August 24, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBHosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Brian Dotson ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘Tropic Thunder’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
August 17, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBHosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Instagram: @action.orson Email: [email protected] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
August 10, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 57.2 MBThe letter "S" film in our Alphabetical Film Viewing Series! Leave us a *Five Star* rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Become a patron on our Patreon page! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Host: Carter Dean Guest: Shelley King MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Third Culture Theatre Ordinary Adventures Whym Surprise Destination Vacations (now Road Trips, Staycations) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘Reservoir Dogs’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
August 04, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBHosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Sean Darr Team Deakins Podcast David Lynch's Youtube Channel Twenty Thousand Hertz episode on the "Wilhelm Scream" ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘Quigley Down Under’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
July 27, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 67.8 MBHosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Sofia Hurtado Fundraiser Siskel & Ebert on "Quigley Down Under" ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘The Princess Bride’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
July 20, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBHosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Wil Thomas ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘Odd Man Out’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
July 14, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBHosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Ryan Ferris ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘Network’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
July 10, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBReach out to us- Instagram: @action.orson E-mail: [email protected] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘The Music Man’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
June 29, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBWe celebrate the Musical Movie with Meredith Wilson's The Music Man! Carter and O welcome back Wil Thomas as a special guest. Want to guess on the topic of next week's episode? Listen until our final segment "And Scene..." for a hint! Send your guesses to us on Instagram @action.orson or to our email at [email protected] THANK YOU FOR LISTENING Mentioned in the show: A Comedian at the Oscars Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Wil Thomas ★ Support this podcast on P...
The Tom Hanks Rushmore
June 25, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBThe “Tom” has come to scale that impossible mountain- The Tom Hanks Rushmore! Which films made the mountain? Which were snubbed? Find out on today’s episode! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq
‘A League of Their Own’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
June 22, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBCan you guess our letter “M” film? There’s a clue at the end of this episode. Reach out to us on Instagram @action.orson or write to us at [email protected] with the correct guess and you’ll get a shout out on the show! Thank You for listening! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘The Kid’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
June 15, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBCharlie Chaplin directed ‘The Kid,’ his first feature film, in 1921. He was 32 (he also composed the music and edited the film). Today we discuss this classic silent picture, its endearing legacy (and Chaplin’s), and our love of silent’s in general. The Alphabetical Film Viewing Series Continues! Guess our letter “L” film now! (There’s a clue at the end of this episode.) Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘Jurassic Park’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
June 08, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBIt’s a Coupon Day! Today on the show Carter, Patrick and O hold on to their butts, outrun a T-Rex, and discuss Steven Spielberg’s 1993 adventure, JURASSIC PARK! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Patrick McMillan ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘In Bruges’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
June 01, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBBrendan Gleeson, Colin Farrell and Ralph Fiennes star in our letter “I” film of The Alphabetical Film Viewing Series! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Top Five LA Movies!
May 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBIn a recent poll question we asked what you’d like to hear and you chose to hear our Top Five LA Movies! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘Howard the Duck’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
May 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBHOWARD THE DUCK was written by the same team that wrote ‘American Graffiti,’ ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’ and script doctored ‘Star Wars,’ it was produced by George Lucas, and starred Lea Thompson fresh off of ‘Back to the Future.’ Why is it then considered one of the Worst Films Ever Made? Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Sean P. Darr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘The Shining’ turns 40!
May 21, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 67.5 MBAnother great quarantine movie! Today on the show: Carter and Omer welcome back frequent guest writer-actor Patrick McMillan to wish THE SHINING a happy 40th birthday and discuss the film and it’s legacy! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Patrick McMillan ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
May 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBThe Alphabetical Film Viewing Series continues with the Greatest Spaghetti Western Ever Made scored by Ennio Morricone! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
From the Archives: ‘Groundhog Day’
May 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBToday on the show Carter and Omer re-release a special, timely episode to get you through these self-isolating times! Enjoy this FROM THE ARCHIVE episode of Groundhog Day! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘Fatal Attraction’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
May 11, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 66.4 MBThe Greatest Erotic Thriller Ever? Today on the show Carter and Omer straddle Adrian Lyne’s 1987 film FATAL ATTRACTION! ‘Fatal Attraction’ was nominated for 6 Oscars at the 60th Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq ‘Fatal Attraction’ is the letter “F” film in our new series! We’ll see you next week with another episode of Action Orson! Don’t forget to g...
'The Exorcist’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
May 04, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBIt’s time to prep for that uncomfortable angiography, fill up on holy water, and try not to discuss what Father Karras’ mother does in Hell. That’s right, kids- we’re doing THE EXORCIST! ‘The Exorcist’ stars Ellen Burstyn, Jason Miller, Max Von Sydow, and Linda Blair. It was directed by William Friedkin with a script by William Peter Blatty, based on his novel. ‘The Exorcist’ was nominated 10 Oscars at the 46th Academy Awards including BEST PICTURE- the first horror film to do so...
The Meryl Streep Rushmore
April 30, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 37.6 MBMargaret Thatcher vs. Miranda Priestly? You know Sophie’s Choice- now here are our choices for which roles of hers belong on The Meryl Streep Rushmore! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guests: Patrick McMillan and Currie Terrell We’ll see you next week with another episode of Action Orson! Don’t forget to give us a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Write to us at [email protected] and/or DM us @action.orson on INSTAGRAM! ★ Support th...
‘Death Becomes Her’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
April 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBToday on the show- Carter and Omer welcome Currie Terrell (Host of Let’s Chat! With Currie Terrell: The Podcast) and writer-actor Patrick McMillan for an in-depth conversation about the legacy of ‘Death Becomes Her,’ re-casting the cult film, and much more! ‘Death Becomes Her’ stars Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis, and Isabella Rossellini. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, with a score by Alan Silvestri. The film won 1 Oscar for Best Visual Effects at the 65th Academy Awards. ...
Top Quarantine Streaming Picks!
April 23, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 48.2 MBAccording to a recent poll of our faithful listeners- you wanted hear what we’re watching so Carter and Omer have compiled a list of smashing selections available to stream now! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Don’t forget to give us a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Write to us at [email protected] and/or DM us @Action.Orson on INSTAGRAM! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘Chinatown’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
April 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBRobert Evans stays in the picture, Robert Towne researches the California Water Wars, Roman Polanski flees from persecution, Noah Cross diverts water and brings it to the Valley, Evelyn Mulwray conceals her sister/daughter, Jake Gittes gets his nose slit, and today on the show, Carter and Omer try to make sense of it all. ‘Chinatown’ stars Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Huston. It’s was written by Robert Towne, directed by Roman Polanski, and scored by Jerry Goldsmith. Th...
Top Five Favorite Musical Moments in Movies
April 16, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 63 MBWho better to countdown our Top Five Favorite Musical Moments in Movies than the ukulele maestro herself? You can follow Marlowe on Instagram @marlowe.offic and be sure to check out her new album, Moments: Remixed on Spotify and Apple Music! It's out April 20th! For an extended conversation on some more of our favorite Musical Moments, check out our Patreon page. Link below! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: MARLOWE An inspiration- Jake Shimabukuro! We’ll see you next wee...
‘Boogie Nights’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
April 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBFrom Woodward/Bernstein’s Deep Throat to an entirely different kind of Deep Throat- today on the show the boys share porn stories, talk PTA, John Holmes’ size, what ever happened to Heather Graham, their favorite scenes in ‘Boogie Nights’ and who’d star if the film was made today. ‘Boogie Nights’ stars Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Heather Graham, John C. Reilly, Don Cheadle, William H. Macy, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and many more! Written and directed by Paul Thoma...
The John Williams Rushmore
April 09, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 43.4 MBWelcome to our first Mount Rushmore episode! This sure was painful to do, but, we’ve chosen what we believe to be the most essential of John Williams’ scores. Listen to hear which made the Mountain! The Insta-poll results are in! The fans have spoken! Here are the film scores YOU chose to be chiseled on The John Williams Mount Rushmore: Star Wars (Original Trilogy) E.T. Indiana Jones (Franchise) Home Alone Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq We’ll see you next week with another epi...
‘All the President’s Men’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series
April 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBThe boys are back with a new season of Action Orson! Introducing the ALPHABETICAL FILM VIEWING SERIES- we start things off with Alan J. Pakula’s political thriller based on the real-life investigative reporting of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein and their best-selling book on the Watergate scandal which led to the eventual resignation of President Richard Nixon. Timely? We think so. ‘All the President’s Men’ stars Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Jane Alexander, and Jason Robards- ...
The Alphabetical Film Viewing Series!
March 30, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 11.1 MBThis season on Action Orson! Carter and Omer have curated a wonderful selection of films for you to watch/listen to. Here are the guidelines for The Alphabetical Film Viewing Series: One movie from every decade since the advent of cinema. One film per director. As many different genres as possible. We’ll also be bringing you bonus content most Thursdays in the form of Top Five episodes, Interviews, Mount Rushmore episodes (in which we attempt to boil down an artist’s work to ...
‘When Harry Met Sally...’ Vol. 2
December 31, 2019 13:00 - 33 minutes - 37.9 MBOn the final episode of the season- Carter and Omer revisit, quite possibly, the Best New Year’s Movie of All-Time, and the Greatest Romantic Comedy of All-Time! The boys answer listener questions such as: If the movie got an update, who would play them now? And, Of the Meg Ryan/Nora Ephron trio which is your favorite/the best? Thank You for Listening!! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’
December 31, 2019 09:00 - 29 minutes - 34.1 MBThe final episode of our SKYWALKER SAGA series is on Action Orson! Today on the show- Carter and Omer talk their opening night activities, the bliss of living spoiler and review-free, and thoughts on the latest Star Wars film! Check out the rest of our STAR WARS coverage and leave us a rate/review! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The 10 Best Scenes of the Decade, 2019 Pop-Culture MVP, Top Five 2019 Films
December 24, 2019 18:00 - 2 hours - 157 MBToday on the show- Carter and Omer welcome back actor-writer Patrick McMillan to discuss their 10 favorite scenes of the decade, their top 5 films of the year, and talk about who they believe is the 2019 Pop-Culture MVP! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Patrick McMillan ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’
December 19, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutes - 51.6 MBWe’re back with the penultimate episode of our SKYWALKER SAGA series on Action Orson! Today on the show- Carter and Omer welcome back writer-actor Patrick McMillan to discuss, amongst many other facets of the franchise, is Luke Skywalker gay? Check out the rest of our STAR WARS coverage and leave us a rate/review! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Patrick McMillan ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
December 13, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBWe're entering the home stretch on our path to 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'! Today on the show, we welcome Andres Paul Ramacho! Carter and Andres chat Star Wars: The Force Awakens, try their best Ewan McGregor impressions, share a watering hole with a Happabore, and talk about their deep friendship with Star Wars composer John Williams! Buckle up for a fun one. Host: Carter Dean Guest: Andres Paul Ramacho Subscribe on your favorite Podcast app! Leave us a Five Star Review...
‘Knives Out’, ‘The Irishman’, and ‘The Report’
December 09, 2019 13:00 - 19 minutes - 22.9 MBToday on the show- Carter and Omer welcome back Patrick McMillan to discuss some recent film releases! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Patrick McMillan ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
'Star Wars: Return of the Jedi'
December 03, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBThis week on the show, Carter sits down with our friends Wil and Elizabeth to test our knowledge on the ORIGINAL final Skywalker film, Return of the Jedi! Test your knowledge with us by taking the quiz "How well do you know 'Star Wars: Return of the Jedi'?" Discover the legal accusations made against George Lucas and his little furry creations, talk Ewok Adventures, and have a Yub Nub singalong with Garrett, Omer, and Carter! All on this week's episode of Action Orson! THANK YOU ...
100th Episode Special, ‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’ Watch-A-Long Commentary Track!
November 28, 2019 10:00 - 2 hours - 150 MBToday on the show- Carter, Omer and guest Sofia Hurtado celebrate this milestone by recording a commentary track for ‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back!’ Thank you for your support Listeners! Here’s to a 100 more! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Sofia Hurtado ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Gumbo and Movies
November 25, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutes - 33.7 MBToday on the show- Carter and Omer welcome actor friend Sofia Hurtado to talk about gumbo and other things! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Sofia Hurtado ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
‘Star Wars: A New Hope’
November 21, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBToday on the show- Carter and Omer talk about the movie that started it all- Star Wars: A New Hope! They take a quiz to see just how well they know the film, debate who shot first: Han or Greedo, how the editing saved one of the most influential films of all-time, and the impact it has had on them. Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Referenced: How Star Wars was saved in the edit Jabba McHutt? Inside Star Wars QUIZ: HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE? ★ Support this podcast on ...
‘Star Wars: Ep. II - Attack of the Clones,’ ‘Ep. III - Revenge of the Sith’
November 13, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBToday on the show- the boys are haunted by the episode they should never have given you.
‘Star Wars: Attack of the Clones’ and ‘Revenge of the Sith’
November 13, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBHoping that Padme’s kiss will not become a scar- Carter, Omer, and guest Ryan Ferris continue on their journey through the Star Wars galaxy, unpacking the romance, the intrigue, and the mishaps of the second installment as well as the descent of Anakin Skywalker, the rise of Emperor Palpatine, and the End of the Prequel Trilogy! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Ryan Ferris ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Monster Mash! Vol. 2 | Halloween Special
October 31, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBBeware! The boys are on the hunt for a masked, vampiric killer shark! Wait, that can’t be right. Today, on a very special Halloween episode, Carter and Omer welcome actor-screenwriter Patrick McMillan back on the show to reminisce about Halloweens of the past, the Horror genre as a whole, and discuss their favorite Movie Monsters! Plus, a special segment of ‘How Well Do You Know Your Monsters!?’ Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Patrick McMillan ★ Support this podcast on Pa...